—#148850

Product

Aortic Arch Cannula and Coronary Artery Perfusion Cannula with Ballon (part number NA-55X6). The Aortic Arch Cannulae are designed to be used in the extracorporeal circuit during cardiopulmonary bypass surgery. The cannula consists of varying lengths of non-wire reinforced (flexible) polyvinyl chloride tubing that terminates in an angled tip. These devices come in direct contact with the central circulatory system but they are not intended to control, diagnose, monitor or correct a defect. The Aortic Arch Cannulae are designed to be used in the extracorporeal circuit during cardiopulmonary bypass surgery. The cannula consists of varying lengths of non-wire reinforced (flexible) polyvinyl chloride tubing that terminates in an angled tip

FDA product code: DWF — Catheter, Cannula And Tubing, Vascular, Cardiopulmonary Bypass
Device class: Class 2
Medical specialty: Cardiovascular
510(k) numbers: K943934
Affected lot / code info: Lot Numbers: 1526500032, 1529300026, 1602600042.

Why it was recalled

Sorin Group USA, Inc. announces a voluntary field for the Aortic Arch Cannula and Coronary Artery Perfusion Cannula With Ballon because the tip of the cannula should be bent at either a 45 or 90 degree angle. Samples have been returned where the angle of the tip is less than the requirement.

Root cause (FDA determination)

Process control

Action the firm took

LivaNova issued an Urgent Safety Alert letter via certified mail on August 12, 2016 to all affected customers. The letter instructed customers to check their inventory to determine if the Cannulae belongs to the product code and lots listed. If the customer does not have any of the products described in the communication, please complete the response form below and return it per the instructions indicated on the form; otherwise, please check the tip angle to determine if it is conforming to specifications. If specification is not met, please file a complaint through your normal process whether you decide to keep it and use it or return the product to Sorin Group; if you are not willing to use it, return the affected parts to Sorin Group USA. Please contact Customer Service 1-S00-650-2623 or email CustomerService@livanova.com to have a Return Material Authorization (RMA) issued. Complete the Customer Response Form attached to this letter to acknowledge receipt of this letter. Please return this form no later than September 15, 2016. For questions regarding this recall call 303-467-6306.

Recalling firm

Firm: Sorin Group USA, Inc.
Address: 14401 W 65th Way, Arvada, Colorado 80004-3503

Distribution

Distribution pattern: Worldwide Distribution - US including IL, MO, TX. Internationally to Canada and Italy.

Timeline

Recall initiated: 2016-08-12
Posted by FDA: 2016-09-08
Terminated: 2017-03-27
Status: —

Source: openFDA Device Recall endpoint. Recall record ID #148850. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.